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Frequently Asked Questions

Meet Angela Marino

Founder, Relevant Thread Consulting

I’m Angela Marino, founder of Relevant Thread Consulting. For more than 20 years, I’ve helped nonprofit leaders navigate change, clarify their message for growth, and build the alignment that turns bold ideas into action.

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Before founding Relevant Thread Consulting, I served as Chief Marketing and Major Gifts Officer at United Way of Greater St. Louis, where I led one of the largest rebrands in the United Way network, helped raise more than $60 million+ annually, and helped guide major organizational change at both the local and global level.

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Today, I work with visionary nonprofit leaders across the country to help them strengthen their organizations from the inside out, 
ensuring their teams are aligned, their message is clear, and their communities are ready to embrace change.

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What drives my work
I believe that growth doesn't happen just because you have a plan. It happens when your people are aligned, your message resonates, and your community understands its role in the journey. My passion is helping leaders cut through noise, surface what matters most, and create the kind of clarity that moves people to action.

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My approach

  • Practical, actionable, and caring

  • Focused on alignment, not just communication

  • Grounded in real-world nonprofit experience

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FAQ 
 

How can you help my organization?
I help nonprofit leaders align their teams, sharpen their message, and create the clarity needed to move big ideas forward. My work focuses on helping organizations develop the shared language and cohesive internal alignment that make growth possible from strategy to execution, and from boardroom to community. The work we do together fuels your fundraising efforts, your partnerships, and, ultimately, your impact.

 

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What kinds of leaders do you work best with?
I work with nonprofit CEOs, executive directors, and senior leaders who are ready to strengthen their organization from the inside out. Whether they’re navigating a major change or simply refining how their team works together, they share a few traits: they’re open to new approaches, invested in building alignment, and committed to doing the work that leads to lasting impact.

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What makes you different from other consultants?

I don’t just help you communicate; I help you align. My approach sits at the intersection of strategy, messaging, and organizational culture. I help leaders:

  • Create an organizational that aligns teams and stakeholders

  • Build internal buy-in and shared ownership

  • Connect vision to action in ways that resonate inside and outside the organization

It’s about more than words. It’s about creating a cohesive organization that can move forward with clarity and confidence. And when that happens, organization's are poised to reach their boldest goals.

 

What kinds of results have you helped organizations achieve?
My clients have:

  • Unified leadership teams around a shared vision

  • Reconnected boards and staff after leadership transitions

  • Crafted messaging that unlocked major funding and new audiences

  • Successfully rolled out bold initiatives with strong stakeholder support

The common thread is always the same: greater alignment, clearer messaging, and stronger momentum.

 

What types of projects do you typically take on?
I support organizations during key moments of change, including:

  • Strategic plan and program rollouts

  • Leadership transitions

  • Organizational rebrands or repositioning

  • Major funding initiatives

  • Moments when internal or external alignment has broken down

Wherever you are in the growth or change process, I help strengthen the foundation that makes your efforts succeed.

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How do you usually work with clients?
I offer:

  • Consulting engagements to guide organizations through alignment and change communications

  • CEO and Communication Lead advisory for one-on-one leadership support

  • Executive messaging support to help leaders refine and amplify their voice

Every engagement is tailored to meet your specific goals and context.
 

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When’s the right time to bring you in?
For work with a major transformation, the ideal time for me to join is from the idea stage. That said, many leaders bring me in when they’ve hit roadblocks. Whether you’re planning, midstream, or trying to get back on track, I help assess where alignment is breaking down and chart a clear path forward.

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Other times when organizations hire me:

  • They aren't getting the traction on a plan that they hoped for.

  • No one "gets what they do."

  • The board is confused or unhappy with progress.

  • They need support to sustainably grow their fundraising.

  • They want to do improve their culture.



Do you offer one-time consulting
or workshops?

While I don’t typically offer standalone consulting sessions, I do provide:

  • Executive advisory for focused, high-level guidance

  • Interactive workshops that help teams tackle specific alignment or messaging challenges

I’m happy to talk through what’s the right fit for your organization.
 

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Can you speak at our conference or retreat?
I offer paid keynotes, workshops, and facilitation for conferences, board retreats, and leadership gatherings. My sessions are practical, engaging, and designed to help leaders think differently about change, alignment, and communication.
 

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How can we get started?
The best place to start is with a 30-minute Strategy Session. We’ll talk about where you are, where you want to go, and whether I’m the right partner to help you get there.

Angela Marino
Relevant Thread Consulting, LLC

107 W Pacific Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119 

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Keep In Touch.

You can find me on LinkedIn where I share insights, tips, and ideas about change, messaging, and strategy for the nonprofit sector. I would love to connect with you!

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